Invisalign®
The decision to straighten your teeth affects not only the appearance of your smile but your lifestyle as well. At first impression, people associate straight teeth with good overall health and hygiene. As an adult, you may wish to enhance your smile for business or social interactions. Invisalign® will allow you to enjoy all the benefits of straight teeth without putting your lifestyle on hold.
Dental Implants
Patients who have missing teeth and want a permanent solution should consider getting dental implants in Arlington Heights. Not only do dental implants improve one’s appearance and facial structure, they also prevent bone loss and gum recession. Additionally, they do not require the filing down of neighboring healthy teeth as is necessary with bridges. Dental implants are a hassle free way to restore one’s ability to talk and eat as they normally would with their original teeth. A dental implant consists of a titanium post inserted into the jawbone, an abutment that is placed over the part of the implant that protrudes from the gum line, and a crown.
Teeth Whitening
As one ages, the tooth enamel is worn down, revealing the yellow-colored dentin underneath. Staining foods such as coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate can speed up the yellowing process. For individuals with discolored teeth, teeth whitening is a safe option to restore a radiant, white smile. Arlington Dental Associates offers in-office deep bleaching and take-home professional grade whitening solutions to help patients achieve the white teeth they deserve!
Porcelain Veneers
Dental veneers in Arlington Heights, IL are tooth-colored shells that are placed over worn or stained teeth to improve their appearance. For patients who are unhappy with the shape of their teeth, dental veneers can resize and reshape teeth to one’s desired length. Arlington Dental Associates offers porcelain veneers, which last longer, resist stains better, and appear more natural than their resin counterparts. Composite resin veneers are also offered as a cheaper alternative, but they are not as durable as porcelain veneers.
Dental Bonding
Dental bonding is an adhesive dental procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is applied to the tooth and then cured with a special blue light. Bonding is typically used to fix small imperfections in teeth, such as chips or small gaps. It is a minimally invasive process, as very little tooth enamel is removed in comparison to dental veneers or porcelain crowns. The procedure usually requires only one visit and can be completed within one hour.
Dental Crowns
Porcelain crowns strengthen, restore, and improve the appearance of decayed, cracked teeth. Whereas a filling covers a small portion of the tooth, a crown covers the entire visible tooth surface. When a crack is too deep for a regular filling, porcelain crowns are used instead because of their wider surface area coverage. Crowns help save damaged teeth by reshaping the tooth to its original form. While crowns may be made of different kinds of materials, porcelain crowns best resemble the natural shape and color of a tooth.
